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The CatholicTV Network, commonly known as CatholicTV, is a Catholic television network based in Watertown, Massachusetts. It first launched locally in Boston in 1955, making it the oldest Catholic television network in the United States. In 2006, the channel adopted the brand name CatholicTV and the slogan America's Catholic Television Network. Another Catholic television network is the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), which was founded by Mother M. Angelica in 1981 and is the largest religious media network in the world. EWTN's 11 global TV channels are broadcast in multiple languages 24 hours a day, seven days a week to over 435 million television households in more than 160 countries and territories.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name | CatholicTV, Catholic Television Network, Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) |
| Year of Launch | 1955 (CatholicTV), 1981 (EWTN) |
| Founder | Mother M. Angelica (EWTN) |
| Headquarters | Watertown, Massachusetts (CatholicTV), Irondale, Alabama (EWTN) |
| Availability | Cable television systems, internet television, broadcast stations in 16 US states and the US Virgin Islands, worldwide (CatholicTV), 11 global TV channels in over 160 countries (EWTN) |
| Programming | Live religious services, talk shows, devotional programs, educational series, entertainment, children's programs, live news, documentaries, films, radio services (EWTN), live coverage of ordinations and installations of bishops, Vatican Television Center programming (CatholicTV) |
| Channels | KNXT (channel 50 in Fresno, California), KUPU (channel 15 in Hawaii), AMC-11 (satellite television), Comcast Cable TV (channels 12 and 1009 in Scranton/Dunmore/Dallas), Service Electric Cable TV (channel 18 in Wilkes-Barre), Service Electric Cablevision (channel 97 in Hazleton) |
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CatholicTV Network
The CatholicTV Network, commonly referred to as CatholicTV, is a Catholic television network based in Watertown, Massachusetts. It was first launched in Boston in 1955, making it the oldest Catholic television network in the United States.
CatholicTV is available on cable television systems, internet television, and broadcast stations in sixteen US states and the US Virgin Islands, and has now expanded worldwide. The network provides programming relevant to Catholic viewers, including live religious services, talk shows, devotional programs, educational series, entertainment, and children's shows. CatholicTV also covers liturgies and special events at the Vatican, including papal journeys.
In 2006, the channel rebranded as CatholicTV, adopting the slogan "America's Catholic Television Network". The following year, in 2007, CatholicTV moved its studios and offices to Watertown, Massachusetts. The channel converted to HDTV in 2010 and can now be viewed in HD on Comcast Cable TV in Scranton/Dunmore/Dallas on channel 1009.
CatholicTV can be accessed on cable systems in several US states, including Massachusetts, California, Hawaii, Louisiana, and New York, among others. It is also available via satellite television on the digital C band satellite AMC-11. Additionally, internet users can stream CatholicTV through its website, catholictv.com, or via mobile applications for iOS and Android devices.
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EWTN Global Catholic Television Network
EWTN's mission is to provide quality programming that remains faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church, offering a wealth of credible resources, from historical faith documents to guidance on current Catholic issues. The network features a range of content, including films, documentaries, news coverage, and lively discussion shows. EWTN also broadcasts the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass live every day at 8 am ET, providing daily readings to follow along with.
In addition to its television presence, EWTN also has a strong radio presence, with services transmitted through SIRIUS/XM, iHeart Radio, and over 500 domestic and international AM & FM radio affiliates. It also has a worldwide shortwave radio service and one of the largest Catholic websites in the US. EWTN's platforms further extend to electronic and print news services, including the Catholic News Agency and "The National Catholic Register" newspaper.
EWTN's programming is available on a wide variety of platforms, enabling people to stream and watch its content on demand whenever and wherever they choose. The network is accessible through cable systems in numerous US states, such as Massachusetts, California, and New York, as well as in the US Virgin Islands. It can also be viewed via satellite television on the digital C band satellite AMC-11 and online through its website, catholictv.com, or mobile applications for iOS and Android devices.
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Catholic Mass on TV
The Catholic Television Network, or CatholicTV, is a Catholic television network based in Watertown, Massachusetts. It first launched locally in Boston in 1955, making it the oldest Catholic television network in the United States. CatholicTV broadcasts live religious services, talk shows, devotional programs, educational series, entertainment, and children's programs. The network presents coverage of liturgies and special events at the Vatican and during papal journeys. CatholicTV is available on cable television systems, internet television, and broadcast stations in sixteen U.S. states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It can also be viewed worldwide through the website catholictv.com or via mobile applications for iOS and Android devices.
In addition to CatholicTV, there are other Catholic television networks that broadcast the Mass. One such network is the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), which is the largest religious media network in the world. EWTN offers the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass live every day at 8 am ET and provides daily readings to follow along. EWTN has 11 global TV channels that are broadcast in multiple languages 24 hours a day, seven days a week to over 435 million television households in more than 160 countries and territories. EWTN platforms also include radio services, a worldwide shortwave radio service, one of the largest Catholic websites in the U.S., and various print and electronic news services.
Local cable providers may also offer Catholic television channels or programs. For example, the Diocese of Scranton's Catholic Television (CTV) is available on several cable providers in Pennsylvania, including Comcast Cable TV and Service Electric Cable TV. CTV broadcasts the Live Daily Mass from St. Peter's Cathedral, as well as other liturgical events and Diocesan programming.
Through these various television networks and local cable providers, Catholics can conveniently watch the Mass and stay connected with their faith from the comfort of their homes. These channels also provide a wealth of additional resources, such as devotional programs, documentaries, and news coverage, to enrich the spiritual lives of their viewers.
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CatholicTV programming
EWTN Catholic TV, or Catholic Television Network, has been broadcasting programmes faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church since it was founded by Mother Angelica in 1981. The network's mission is to communicate a message of salvation through God's infinite love to a global Catholic audience.
EWTN's programming includes powerful faith-based films and documentaries, as well as live news from the Vatican and around the world. One of its shows, Catholic Connection, is hosted by Teresa Tomeo, who discusses social issues, media awareness, and interviews community leaders. Another show, hosted by Dr Ray Guarendi, is called The Doctor is In. Dr Thomas Woods Jr also has a show in which he explores how the Catholic Church has shaped Western standards of morality.
The CatholicTV Network also has a YouTube channel, which features daily Masses, Catholic prayers, content from its broadcast TV shows, and original videos to help viewers live their faith more fully. The network invites viewers from all religious backgrounds, whether they have been Catholic for 85 years or have never set foot in a church.
EWTN is available on a wide variety of platforms, enabling people to stream and watch its Catholic media programming on demand whenever and wherever they choose. The network also has a radio presence, using the power of radio to reach people whenever they are searching for answers to questions about their Catholic faith.
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Catholic Television Network history
The EWTN Global Catholic Television Network, or simply CatholicTV, is a television network that showcases programming faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. It was founded in 1981 by Mother M. Angelica, a cloistered nun who had previously founded the Our Lady of Angels Monastery in Irondale, Alabama, in the early 1960s.
At the time of its founding, many felt there would be little demand for a Catholic network. However, EWTN has since become the largest religious media network in the world, with 11 global TV channels broadcasting in multiple languages 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to over 435 million television households in more than 160 countries and territories. The network's platforms also include radio services transmitted through SIRIUS/XM, iHeart Radio, and over 500 domestic and international AM & FM radio affiliates, as well as a worldwide shortwave radio service and a large Catholic website.
CatholicTV's mission is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the fullness of Catholic Tradition through TV and new media. The network achieves this through the daily broadcast of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, as well as other prayerful, educational, and inspirational programming. The first program of the Catholic Television Center of the Archdiocese of Boston was produced on January 1, 1955, when Archbishop Richard J. Cushing celebrated a Pontifical Low Mass in studios at 25 Granby Street near Kenmore Square in Boston. From that studio, equipped with three RCA TK31 cameras, the Center produced live and tape-recorded programs and purchased time from local commercial television stations to air the Sunday Mass each week.
In 2006, the channel adopted the brand name CatholicTV and the slogan "America's Catholic Television Network." By 2007, it had entered into a programming exchange agreement with the Canadian channel Salt + Light Television and relocated its studios and offices to Watertown, Massachusetts. CatholicTV has continued to grow and is now available in almost every community and town in and around the Archdiocese of Boston, as well as in more than 13 million households across the United States and via streaming services.
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Frequently asked questions
CatholicTV is a Catholic television network based in Watertown, Massachusetts. It first launched locally in Boston in 1955, making it the oldest Catholic television network in the United States. Today, it is distributed on cable television systems, internet television, and broadcast stations in sixteen U.S. states and the U.S. Virgin Islands and now worldwide.
CatholicTV broadcasts programming relevant to Catholic viewers, including live religious services, talk shows, devotional programs, educational series, entertainment, and children's programs.
CatholicTV programming is available on cable systems in several U.S. states, including Massachusetts, California, and New York. It can be viewed on specific channels in Fresno, California, and Hawaii. Satellite television viewers can access it via the digital C band satellite AMC-11. It is also available online through the CatholicTV website and mobile applications for iOS and Android devices.
